2014 Kentucky Revised Statutes
CHAPTER 281 - MOTOR CARRIERS
281.624 Household goods certificate.

Download as PDF 281.624 Household goods certificate. (1) (2) (3) (4) The term "household goods certificate" means a certificate granting authority to operate as an irregular route common carrier transporting personal effects and property used or to be used in a dwelling, when a part of the equipment or supply of the dwelling, and similar property if the transportation of the effects or property is: (a) Arranged and paid for by the householder, including transportation of property from a factory or store when the property is purchased by the householder with intent to use in his or her dwelling; or (b) Arranged and paid for by another party. A household goods certificate shall be issued to any qualified applicant, authorizing operation covered by the application, if the applicant conforms to the provisions of this chapter and the requirements of the administrative regulations promulgated pursuant to this chapter. The department, in granting a motor carrier authority under KRS 281.630(1), shall have the right to designate the situs of the motor carrier's office and terminal facilities from which the carrier may operate. A designation shall not deny the motor carrier the use of its offices and terminal facilities in existence at the time of the grant of the authority. Any subsequent change of situs or additional situs shall only be granted after application by the motor carrier to the department in the same manner as other applications made under this section. The Transportation Cabinet shall promulgate administrative regulations pursuant to KRS Chapter 13A to establish requirements and to set forth standards for household goods carriers, including but not limited to the: (a) Determination of weights; (b) Establishment of rates for accessorial services; (c) Types of discounts prohibited; (d) Prohibition against a carrier acting as an agent for another carrier; (e) Insurance provisions; (f) Information required on a receipt or bill of lading; (g) Information required on a freight bill; (h) Liability of carriers; (i) Estimation of charges; (j) Absorption or advancement of dock charges; (k) Information for prospective shippers; (l) Minimum weight shipments; and (m) Filing of tariffs. Effective:July 15, 2014 History: Amended 2014 Ky. Acts ch. 21, sec. 1, effective July 15, 2014. -Amended 2000 Ky. Acts ch. 241, sec. 1, effective July 14, 2000. -- Amended 1998 Ky. Acts ch. 331, sec. 1, effective July 15, 1998. -- Amended 1996 Ky. Acts ch. 318, sec. 193, effective July 15, 1996. -- Amended 1974 Ky. Acts ch. 74, Art. IV, sec. 20(2); and ch. 167, sec. 1. -- Created 1970 Ky. Acts ch. 108, sec. 1.